2010 BMW 520D SE 2.0L Diesel · S831 LJM
2010 BMW 520D SE (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2010. Recorded mileage 162,246 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520D SE
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
S831 LJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 162,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S831 LJM Mileage History
- 17/01/2024147,632 mi
- 30/01/2024147,724 mi+92 mi
- 13/03/2025154,252 mi+6,528 mi
- 11/03/2026161,793 mi+7,541 mi
- 26/03/2026162,246 mi+453 mi
Average of roughly 6,681 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S831 LJM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 BMW 520D Se (S831 LJM) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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